Sr Financial Analyst - Corporate Accounting
Kennametal
- Latrobe, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist with the successful execution of the monthly close and consolidation process, financial reporting (both internal and external), budgeting and forecasting
- Prepare and/or review all general ledger entries under responsibility
- Assist in accurate and timely production and review of financial statements and financial reports/analyses
- Prepare standard reports and analysis and assist in more complex analysis, as required, to develop recommendations in support of achieving business objectives
- Assist in financial projects, taking projects from start to completion with minimal oversight, and assist with internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with all financial policies, closing schedules, and budget and forecast deliverables
- Report and reconcile the accounting processes for critical and complex transaction areas – includes accounting research and implementation support.
- Operate systems and use technology within learned field.
- Must be comfortable working with strict closing deadlines
- Interaction with various departments and levels within the organization, including individuals in overseas locations
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required; CPA, CMA, or MBA being preferred
- 3-5 years’ experience in a professional environment, preferably in manufacturing
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to understand U.S. GAAP and account for complex accounting transactions
- Proficient in researching accounting issues and problem solving
- Experience in SAP or OneStream is preferred, but not required